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2024 Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

6 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
250 Resource Management Degrees Awarded
$38,460 Avg Early-Career Salary
Natural Resource Management isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #178 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of natural resource management. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 250 degrees in natural resource management during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Natural Resource Management School

Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of natural resource management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Natural Resource Management School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Natural Resource Management Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Resource Management
Master's Degrees in Resource Management
Doctor's Degrees in Resource Management

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Natural Resource Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Natural Resource Management in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the resource management degree levels they offer.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Resource Management

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Resource Management Degrees Awarded
$35,553 Median Starting Salary

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a great option for students interested in a degree in natural resource management. Located in the city of Syracuse, ESF is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 28th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 55 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at ESF in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, resource management degree recipients usually make an average of $35,553 in the first five years of their career.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD

Any student pursuing a degree in natural resource management needs to check out University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 16 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE

It is difficult to beat University of Delaware if you wish to pursue a degree in natural resource management. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #118 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were about 5 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$25,943 Median Starting Salary
$23,000 Median Student Debt

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in natural resource management. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 28 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the resource management program make an average of $25,943 for their early career.

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SUNY Stony Brook crest
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY

SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. This university ranks 18th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 10 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Resource Management Degrees Awarded
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Paul Smiths, Paul Smith's College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 1587th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were approximately 40 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at Paul Smith's College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the resource management program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,327.

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SUNY Oneonta crest
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NY

SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta. This school ranks 73rd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 4 natural resource management students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oneonta in the most recent data year.

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Best Natural Resource Management Colleges by State

Explore the best natural resource management colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 35
New York 333 147
Maryland 279 16
New Jersey 273 28
District of Columbia 188 2
Delaware 175 10

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Natural Resource Management is one of 5 different types of Natural Resources & Conservation programs to choose from.

Resource Management Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy 176
Environmental/Natural Resources Management & Policy, Other 21
Land Use Planning & Management/Development 19
Water, Wetlands, & Marine Resources Management 16
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics 7
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 6
Energy and Environmental Policy 4
Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 1

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Majors Similar to Resource Management

Related Major Annual Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation 3,032
Wildlife Management 192
Forestry 161
Natural Resources Conservation (Other) 54
Fisheries Sciences 29

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